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November 19, 2018

Bold colors against a neutral palette plus a variety of  design styles create an elegant—but easy-to-live-in—home.

Photography by Brando Cimarosti / Living4Media

12274986_12275009Two sitting areas are better than one. A modern white sofa with accent chairs positioned parallel to a separate, mismatched chair arrangement adds airiness to a large living space and allows for a quick meal too.

An oversize painting and jewel-toned velvet furniture creates a regal aesthetic. Hanging a massive mirror on the wall draws the eye to a statement light fixture and all that it illuminates.

12274986_1227499912274986_12275000To double pantry space and warm up the starkness of a modern kitchen, consider a corner wooden armoire. A chandelier above an island, which also serves as a breakfast bar, adds glamour to the most trafficked room in the home.

12274986_1227502312274986_12275015Accents of gold and purple make a master bedroom feel kingly, particularly against exposed wooden beams. The fireplace, armchair and personal collectibles keep it cozy. A mosaic backsplash wall above the tub becomes the focal point of a master oasis.

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